Reading FC vs Brentford FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Brentford FC — Championship at Madejski Stadium.
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Brentford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Steve Martin
- Referee Adrian Waters
- Referee John Flynn
- Referee Anthony Coggins
4 games this season
🟨 4.8/game
⚽ 10.8 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Brentford FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Apr | Norwich City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Apr | Hull City AFC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Mar | Preston North End FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Stoke City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Mar | Leeds United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Reading FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Apr | Ipswich Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Derby County FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 02 Apr | Swansea City AFC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Mar | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Reading FC and Brentford FC has kicked off!
- 5' Brentford FC have won 521 goals from 354 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 8' What a moment for Yakou Meite! That strike on 8 puts his side firmly in control.
- 13' It’s high time Jose Manuel Gomes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' Magnificent from Yakou Meite! That is 47 goals in 394 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Reading FC and Brentford FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Reading FC and Brentford FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 30' Ollie Watkins has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Thomas Frank might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 37' A moment of madness from Ovie Ejaria on 37 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Reading FC will be frustrated.
- 42' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 44' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Andy Rinomhota.
- 45' What a strike from Neal Maupay! The score is 2-1.
- 50' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 51' Controversy at the stadium! Mads Bech Sorensen argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 56' Controversy at the stadium! Chris Gunter argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 59' Another change for Brentford FC made on 59 minute. Said Benrahma leaves to be changed by Sergi Canos.
- 64' Reading FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Brentford FC backline.
- 68' Brentford FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Emiliano Hansen is hanging Josh Dasilva on the field on 68 minute.
- 69' Another change for Reading FC made on 69 minute. Modou Barrow leaves to be changed by Garath McCleary.
- 74' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ezri Konsa suffering a number of foals already.
- 78' Moses Odubajo makes way for Marcus Forss at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Brentford FC.
- 83' Nelson Oliveira needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 12 Yellow cards this season.
- 85' Callum Harriott has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yakou Meite on 85 minute.
- 87' Callum Harriott has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 87.
- 89' Tyler Blackett is replacing Nelson Oliveira for the Reading FC side.
- 2-1 the final result. Brentford FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Yakou Meite ↓ Callum Harriott 85'
- 2
- 6
- 35
-
17
Modou Barrow ↓ Garath McCleary 69'
- 3
- 26
- 22
- 16
- 19
- 18
Bench
-
24
Tyler Blackett ↑ 89'
-
12
Garath McCleary ↑ 69'
-
15
Callum Harriott ↑ 85'
- 28
- 39
- 9
- 46
Coach
Jose Manuel Gomes
Brentford FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Said Benrahma ↓ Sergi Canos 59'
- 23
- 22
- 28
- 19
- 34
- 9
- 11
- 26
-
14
Josh Dasilva ↓ Emiliano Hansen 68'
-
2
Moses Odubajo ↓ Marcus Forss 78'
Bench
- 25
-
17
Emiliano Hansen ↑ 68'
-
7
Sergi Canos ↑ 59'
- 36
-
33
Marcus Forss ↑ 78'
- 24
- 30
Coach
Thomas Frank
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josh Dasilva | 3 |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 3 |
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
| Neal Maupay | 2 |
| Neal Maupay | 1 |
| Ollie Watkins | 1 |
| Jon Daði Boðvarsson | 1 |
| John Swift | 1 |
Reading FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.58
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
Brentford FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Brentford FC
50%
Reading FC or Brentford FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.6%
2 – 0
8.1%
0 – 1
6.5%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.8%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Brentford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 22% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.